High Wind — South-central Elko, Nevada

2023-03-10 · South-central Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Station (WLSNV) I-80 Moor/Wells Summit, Elevation 5845 feet.

Wider weather episode

An AR event brought high winds and snow transitioning to rain, resulting in some snowmelt and extensive flooding in the area of Eureka, NV. An estimated $7 Million in damages occurred with the flooding. Damage coasts have been estimated, and split between the 7 entries from Eureka County. The Yomba Tribe, near the town of Austin, also experienced flooding estimated to be around $5.5 Million in damages.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1076529. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.